yoga and cycling in Puglia, italy

A relaxing 6-night getaway with yoga, 2 cultural outings on bikes, amazing food and good company. Inspirational yoga classes are guided by Tashi Dawa, every morning and evening, plus some optional early morning meditations.

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]Each bike ride is about 30 km long – up to 5 hours in the saddle – with scheduled scenic stops en route for lunch, exploring, rest and ice-cream! We ride out for 2 days with a rest day in between. One of the rides is quite hilly and both rides require a reasonable level of muscular and cardio fitness. For a small fee you can use a motor assisted bike.

On route we see Puglia’s iconic Trullo houses, olive terraces, gentle rolling hills, historic Masserias and stone age caves. We also take you to the beautiful Torre Canne coastal dune park with its incredible history and stunning views.

We provide you with a quality touring bike and a cycle helmet. Please bring a small backpack to carry your picnic lunch and water. For your additional comfort, we recommend bringing a pair of padded cycle shorts.

If cycling is not your thing, you can opt out and still enjoy the yoga program. There are maps of local walks for you to enjoy and even a (very grateful) dog to walk.

Please just let us know at the time of booking if you’d like to do that.

“I admit I was a bit skeptical and a bit scared – but it’s been the best week imaginable.I have loved it all – the beautiful Masseria, wonderful food, caring and restorative massages –
and yes, even the yoga – completely inspirational. The whole team are stars!”
Frances, UK, May 2017

Location

Kaliyoga yoga and cycling retreat is located in the stunning Itria Valley in Italy, one hour South of Bari, in the garden province of Puglia – voted for three years by National Geographic as the most beautiful place in the world. The Masseria Pavone is a farmhouse that dates back to the sixteenth century with either single, shared or double accommodation in lovingly restored ‘Trulli’ protected by UNESCO as heritage sights.

This place is so breathtakingly beautiful it has to be seen to be believed.[/read]

Yoga and meditation

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]Under the expert guidance of our fabulous in-house teacher Tashi Dawa, our yoga and cycling retreat is about coming home to yourself. Here you will discover that your yoga practice can be a tool not only for improving health and fitness, but also for deep rest and mindful relaxation.

During the week, Tashi gives you the tools and confidence to build a self-practice that you can develop at home. Our yoga method can be applied to all styles of yoga because, rather than focusing solely on stretching and shape-making, our approach guides each student according to their ability, with detailed instruction, using a step-by-step method. So, rather than trying to perfect the external shapes of yoga, you’ll begin to experience yoga as self-inquiry, as it was originally intended.

Because we teach yoga as self-inquiry (rather than for fitness), we do not grade you in terms of your ability. Everyone is welcome, whether novice or experienced.[/read]

Gourmet Vegetarian Food

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]The food at Kaliyoga will delight and amaze you. Our gourmet vegetarian cuisine is light, gluten free, vegan/coeliac friendly and absolutely delicious. And with three generous meals per day, you will never go hungry. Our super talented nutritionists will happily work around most food allergy issues.[/read]

Therapeutic Treatments

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]We are delighted to introduce you to our hand-picked team of world-class holistic therapists, available every afternoon to attend to your needs. They can help you to free yourself from whatever might be holding you back; and most importantly of all, the powerful combination of yoga classes and holistic therapy sessions re-connect you with the wonderful person that you really are.[/read]

Wednesday Free Time

After the Wednesday morning yoga class, we serve brunch which is a larger meal than the usual breakfast. Options for the rest of the day include a trip to a local beach (about 35 mins by car) where you can sunbathe & swim – depending on the weather, naturally.

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]On cloudy days, we can arrange a trip to the lovely old towns of Polignano A Mare and Alberobello where you can shop, wander, and explore the many delights of the local Trullo architecture. Alternatively, you may borrow one of our bicycles and explore the country lanes, or walk into one of the two local Baroque towns (approx 20 mins walking).

In the evening, we arrange a taxi to take you into Martina Franca (10-minute taxi ride) where you may dine at a delicious local restaurant. But if you prefer to stay at home and rest, we will provide you with a light evening meal.[/read]

Evenings

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]Evenings are your own to retreat or socialise as you wish. We have two sitting rooms for you to curl up and relax with a good book or go for an evening stroll with Tommy our lovely mountain dog. On two evenings we offer optional chanting sessions in the Masseria’s vaulted living room. The acoustic is out of this world.[/read]

“I was I admit a bit skeptical and a bit scared – but it’s been the best week imaginable. I have loved it all; the beautiful Masseria, wonderful food, caring and restorative massages – and yes even the yoga – completely inspirational. The whole team are stars!” Frances, UK, May 2017

Optional Extras

Natural health treatments every afternoon from our team of world-class therapistsGuided bicycle tour of the Itria Valley[/read]

Things to see and do

Kaliyoga is located just 10 minutes away from the beautiful Baroque town of Martina Franca, which you can explore either on foot or by bicycle. Or for those who wish to simply lie in a hammock all week or swim in the pool, that’s fine too.

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]If you enjoy more exercise before or after your yoga class, you can go for a run along the country lanes or a bike ride up the steep hill to Locorotondo for some homemade stracciatella ice-cream.

One afternoon you have the opportunity to enjoy an inspiring cookery workshop on either ‘Raw Power Vegetarian Cuisine’ or Italian ‘Yogi-tarian’ Ayurvedic cuisine depending on the nutritionist’s availability.

The workshop is two hours in duration with a focus on the creation of a whole meal.

yoga and cycling - puglia, italy

A relaxing 6-night getaway with yoga, 2 cultural outings on bikes, amazing food and good company. Inspirational yoga classes are guided by Tashi Dawa, every morning and evening, plus some optional early morning meditations.

Each bike ride is about 30 km long – up to 5 hours in the saddle – with scheduled scenic stops en route for lunch, exploring, rest and ice-cream! We ride out for 2 days with a rest day in between. One of the rides is quite hilly and both rides require a reasonable level of muscular and cardio fitness. For a small fee you can use a motor assisted bike.

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]On route we see Puglia’s iconic Trullo houses, olive terraces, gentle rolling hills, historic Masserias and stone age caves. We also take you to the beautiful Torre Canne coastal dune park with its incredible history and stunning views.

We provide you with a quality touring bike and a cycle helmet. Please bring a small backpack to carry your picnic lunch and water. For your additional comfort, we recommend bringing a pair of padded cycle shorts.

If cycling is not your thing, you can opt out and still enjoy the yoga program. There are maps of local walks for you to enjoy and even a (very grateful) dog to walk.

Please just let us know at the time of booking if you’d like to do that.

“I admit I was a bit skeptical and a bit scared – but it’s been the best week imaginable.I have loved it all – the beautiful Masseria, wonderful food, caring and restorative massages –
and yes, even the yoga – completely inspirational. The whole team are stars!”
Frances, UK, May 2017

Location

Kaliyoga yoga and cycling retreat is located in the stunning Itria Valley in Italy, one hour South of Bari, in the garden province of Puglia – voted for three years by National Geographic as the most beautiful place in the world. The Masseria Pavone is a farmhouse that dates back to the sixteenth century with either single, shared or double accommodation in lovingly restored ‘Trulli’ protected by UNESCO as heritage sights.

This place is so breathtakingly beautiful it has to be seen to be believed.[/read]

Yoga and meditation

Under the expert guidance of our fabulous in-house teacher Tashi, our yoga and cycling retreat is about coming home to yourself. Here you will discover that your yoga practice can be a tool not only for improving health and fitness but also for deep rest and mindful relaxation.

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]During the week, Tashi gives you the tools and confidence to build a self-practice that you can develop at home. Our yoga method can be applied to all styles of yoga because, rather than focusing solely on stretching and shape-making, we teach you to balance your physical stability and strength with mindful tranquility. So, rather than trying to perfect the external shapes of yoga, you’ll begin to experience yoga as it was originally intended.

Because we teach yoga as mindfulness (as opposed to a type of exercise), we do not grade you in terms of your ability. Everyone is welcome, whether novice or experienced.[/read]

Gourmet Vegetarian Food

The food at Kaliyoga will delight and amaze you. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]Our gourmet vegetarian cuisine is light, gluten free, vegan/coeliac friendly and absolutely delicious. And with three generous meals per day, you will never go hungry. Our super talented nutritionists will happily work around most food allergy issues.[/read]

Things to see and do

Kaliyoga is located just 10 minutes away from the beautiful Baroque town of Martina Franca, which you can explore either on foot or by bicycle. Or for those who wish to simply lie in a hammock all week or swim in the pool, that’s fine too.

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]If you enjoy more exercise before or after your yoga class, you can go for a run along the country lanes or a bike ride up the steep hill to Locorotondo for some homemade stracciatella ice-cream.

One afternoon you have the opportunity to enjoy an inspiring cookery workshop on either ‘Raw Power Vegetarian Cuisine’ or Italian ‘Yogi-tarian’ Ayurvedic cuisine depending on the nutritionist’s availability.

The workshop is two hours in duration and focusses on the creation of a whole meal.

Therapeutic Treatments

Our world-class holistic therapists are available every afternoon to attend to your needs. They can help you to free yourself from whatever might be holding you back. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]Most importantly of all, the powerful combination of yoga classes and holistic therapy sessions re-connect you with the wonderful person that you really are, rather than who you think you ‘should’ be.

When you return to Kaliyoga, you will be eligible for a free holistic relaxation session with the therapist of your choice, subject to availability.[/read]

Wednesday Free Time

After the Wednesday morning yoga class, we serve brunch which is a larger meal than the usual breakfast. Options for the rest of the day include a trip to a local beach (about 35 mins by car) where you can sunbathe & swim – depending on the weather, naturally.

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]On cloudy days, we can arrange a trip to the lovely old towns of Polignano A Mare and Alberobello where you can shop, wander, and explore the many delights of the local Trullo architecture. Alternatively, you may borrow one of our bicycles and explore the country lanes, or walk into one of the two local Baroque towns (approx 20 mins walking).

In the evening, we arrange a taxi to take you into Martina Franca (10-minute taxi ride) where you may dine at a delicious local restaurant. But if you prefer to stay at home and rest, we will provide you with a light evening meal.[/read]

Evenings

Evenings are your own to retreat or socialise as you wish. We have two sitting rooms for you to curl up and relax with a good book or go for an evening stroll with Tommy our lovely mountain dog. On two evenings we offer optional chanting sessions in the Masseria’s vaulted living room. The acoustic is out of this world.

[read more=”Read more” less=”Read Less”]“I was I admit a bit skeptical and a bit scared – but it’s been the best week imaginable. I have loved it all; the beautiful Masseria, wonderful food, caring and restorative massages – and yes even the yoga – completely inspirational. The whole team are stars!” Frances, UK, May 2017[/read]